The Lie of Self-Sacrifice: Why Giving Too Much Is Hurting Everyone with Chris Germer

Are you trying to be a superhero…and burning out in the process? 

The truth is, self-sacrifice is NOT the key to being a good person. And it might actually be hurting everyone around you! 

Dr. Chris Germer, a leading expert on self-compassion, joins Matt to expose the lie that giving everything makes you noble. 

Learn practical strategies to break free from burnout, set healthy boundaries, and cultivate true compassion that starts with yourself. Whether you're a busy parent, caregiver, or anyone feeling stretched too thin, this episode offers transformative insights to help you thrive. 

Tune in to revolutionize the way you care for others - and most importantly YOU!

0:00 Introduction

1:29 The lie of self-sacrifice hurts everyone

4:59 Balancing family responsibilities and self-care

8:18 Three components of self-compassion

13:43 Stress physiology and self-criticism

16:49 Recognizing early signs of burnout

22:52 Practical ways to start self-compassion

27:41 Simple daily practices for self-care

31:06 Letting go of superhuman expectations

33:49 Key takeaways and closing thoughts

Resources Mentioned:

📚Mindful Self-Compassion workbook by Dr. Chris Germer

📚Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout by Dr. Chris Germer

🌐Website: https://chrisgermer.org

🌐Center for Mindful Self Compassion: https://centerformsc.org

🌐Kristin Neff's website: https://self-compassion.org

About the Guest

Dr. Chris Germer is a clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He is a pioneer in the integration of mindfulness and psychotherapy and co-developed the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program. Dr. Germer is the author of several books, including the bestselling "The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook," which has garnered over 4,000 five-star reviews on Amazon.